We're addressing HUNGER in the Muskoka Community one food package at a time

There are 1,000+ kids in Muskoka with limited or no access to food each weekend.

It’s hard to believe children in our very own community go hungry, but it’s a reality faced by children every day.

While hunger exists around the world, we hope to address hunger in our home community.

Food4Kids provides packages of healthy food for kids aged 4-13 years with limited or no access to food each weekend.

The food packages are assembled by volunteers and delivered to schools each Friday to ensure children have nourishment over the weekend.

The worsening economy, job loss, working poor, illness, mental health, marriage breakdown or those fleeing their home country to seek safe refuge in Canada, are some of the reasons parents turn to Food4Kids for support.

Each month we provide 760 weekends without hunger!

GET INVOLVED

volunteer or donate to help us serve more kids

Click the buttons below to find out how you can join us to impact our community!

food4kidsmuskoka May 12

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for our 2nd Annual Food4Kids Muskoka Summer Gala! 🌟

Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of a cause close to our hearts — ensuring no child in Muskoka goes hungry over the weekend.

🗓 Date: Monday, July 7
📍 Location: Crossroads Restaurant
✨ Expect: An incredible culinary experience, great company and powerful community impact.

Last year’s gala was a heartwarming success thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters. This year, we’re dreaming even bigger — and we’d love for YOU to be part of it.

🎟 Get your tickets today by visiting our website where you’ll be greeted by a pop up!

Whether you’re a longtime champion of Food4Kids Muskoka or new to our mission, this is the perfect night to connect, celebrate, and help us feed the future.

@crossroadsmuskoka #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #muskokacharity #weekendswithouthunger

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🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for our 2nd Annual Food4Kids Muskoka Summer Gala! 🌟

Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of a cause close to our hearts — ensuring no child in Muskoka goes hungry over the weekend.

🗓 Date: Monday, July 7
📍 Location: Crossroads Restaurant
✨ Expect: An incredible culinary experience, great company and powerful community impact.

Last year’s gala was a heartwarming success thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters. This year, we’re dreaming even bigger — and we’d love for YOU to be part of it.

🎟 Get your tickets today by visiting our website where you’ll be greeted by a pop up!

Whether you’re a longtime champion of Food4Kids Muskoka or new to our mission, this is the perfect night to connect, celebrate, and help us feed the future.

@crossroadsmuskoka #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #muskokacharity #weekendswithouthunger

food4kidsmuskoka May 9

📣 Did you know? You can help fight childhood hunger in Muskoka—your way. 💙

A third-party fundraiser is any event or initiative run independently by a community member, business, club, or organization to raise funds in support of our Weekends Without Hunger program at Food4Kids Muskoka.

That means YOU can make a difference—whether it’s hosting a lemonade stand, organizing a community BBQ, donating proceeds from a yoga class, or running a birthday fundraiser. 🎂🏃‍♀️🎨

Every dollar raised helps us provide nutritious, kid-friendly food to children in our community who might otherwise go hungry on the weekends.

✅ Want to host a third-party fundraiser? We’ll support you with ideas, materials, and info to make it easy and fun.

DM us to get started and THANK YOU for helping us in our mission to continue feeding kids in Muskoka!

📷 @algonquindigital

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #muskokacharity #weekendswithouthunger

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📣 Did you know? You can help fight childhood hunger in Muskoka—your way. 💙

A third-party fundraiser is any event or initiative run independently by a community member, business, club, or organization to raise funds in support of our Weekends Without Hunger program at Food4Kids Muskoka.

That means YOU can make a difference—whether it’s hosting a lemonade stand, organizing a community BBQ, donating proceeds from a yoga class, or running a birthday fundraiser. 🎂🏃‍♀️🎨

Every dollar raised helps us provide nutritious, kid-friendly food to children in our community who might otherwise go hungry on the weekends.

✅ Want to host a third-party fundraiser? We’ll support you with ideas, materials, and info to make it easy and fun.

DM us to get started and THANK YOU for helping us in our mission to continue feeding kids in Muskoka!

📷 @algonquindigital

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #muskokacharity #weekendswithouthunger

food4kidsmuskoka Apr 29

To Our Incredible Volunteers, did know it’s VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK?!

Well it is and we want to take a moment to shine a bright spotlight on YOU — the heart and hands behind everything we do.

Your time, energy, and compassion make a real difference in the lives of the kids we serve together. Whether you’re packing bags, delivering to schools, helping at events, or offering support behind the scenes, your contributions are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated.

We simply couldn’t do it without you and we wouldn’t want to because you make it FUN!!

Thank you for showing up, for caring deeply about our program and the kids we feed, and for being a part of our mission. You are changing lives — one act of kindness at a time!!

#volunteerappreciationweek #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger

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To Our Incredible Volunteers, did know it’s VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK?!

Well it is and we want to take a moment to shine a bright spotlight on YOU — the heart and hands behind everything we do.

Your time, energy, and compassion make a real difference in the lives of the kids we serve together. Whether you’re packing bags, delivering to schools, helping at events, or offering support behind the scenes, your contributions are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated.

We simply couldn’t do it without you and we wouldn’t want to because you make it FUN!!

Thank you for showing up, for caring deeply about our program and the kids we feed, and for being a part of our mission. You are changing lives — one act of kindness at a time!!

#volunteerappreciationweek #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger

food4kidsmuskoka Apr 26

The leaders of our next generation are doing fantastic work within our community and it’s lead by a desire to give back.

Meet Thomas!

Not only has Thomas given us hours as a volunteer but he’s also been planning this fundraiser to give back to our Weekends Without Hunger program!

It may be raining a little bit here at Maple Festival in Huntsville but your hearts will warm right hi after visiting him and the @westlandinsurance group for some ridiculously good popcorn!!!

Thank you, Thomas for this incredible gift to our program as you help us feed over 300 kids each week in 22 schools!!

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #maplefestival @muskokamaple

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The leaders of our next generation are doing fantastic work within our community and it’s lead by a desire to give back.

Meet Thomas!

Not only has Thomas given us hours as a volunteer but he’s also been planning this fundraiser to give back to our Weekends Without Hunger program!

It may be raining a little bit here at Maple Festival in Huntsville but your hearts will warm right hi after visiting him and the @westlandinsurance group for some ridiculously good popcorn!!!

Thank you, Thomas for this incredible gift to our program as you help us feed over 300 kids each week in 22 schools!!

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #maplefestival @muskokamaple

food4kidsmuskoka Apr 25

This lovely human being is Maria Castillo, Operations Coordinator for Food4Kids Muskoka!

Maria is the master of curating menus, ordering food from our various wholesale accounts, warehouse organization, she’s a member of our weekly packing team and she’s the wizard behind our systems.

Aside from what she does, and most importantly, is who she is. Maria is a true gift, a joy to all who know her and the most thoughtful and giving person you’ll meet.

This video, captured by @algonquindigital is a glimpse to the magic Maria creates and we just love her so much!

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #muskokacharity

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This lovely human being is Maria Castillo, Operations Coordinator for Food4Kids Muskoka!

Maria is the master of curating menus, ordering food from our various wholesale accounts, warehouse organization, she’s a member of our weekly packing team and she’s the wizard behind our systems.

Aside from what she does, and most importantly, is who she is. Maria is a true gift, a joy to all who know her and the most thoughtful and giving person you’ll meet.

This video, captured by @algonquindigital is a glimpse to the magic Maria creates and we just love her so much!

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #muskokacharity

food4kidsmuskoka Apr 23

Huge thanks to Starbucks Huntsville for once again hosting another amazing Volunteer Appreciation Event for our team!

We hold these special gatherings every few months to celebrate our incredible volunteers, and each time, Lucas and the team go above and beyond — creating a special menu just for us and treating our crew to drinks on the house.

It’s not just about coffee (though the coffee is always fantastic) — it’s about the heart behind it. The Starbucks Huntsville team consistently shows how much they care for their community, and we’re beyond grateful for their ongoing support and generosity.

Thanks for fueling our mission and making our volunteers feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated ☕️

#starbuckshuntsville #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger

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Huge thanks to Starbucks Huntsville for once again hosting another amazing Volunteer Appreciation Event for our team!

We hold these special gatherings every few months to celebrate our incredible volunteers, and each time, Lucas and the team go above and beyond — creating a special menu just for us and treating our crew to drinks on the house.

It’s not just about coffee (though the coffee is always fantastic) — it’s about the heart behind it. The Starbucks Huntsville team consistently shows how much they care for their community, and we’re beyond grateful for their ongoing support and generosity.

Thanks for fueling our mission and making our volunteers feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated ☕️

#starbuckshuntsville #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger

food4kidsmuskoka Apr 16

Last week we were honoured to do a presentation about our program at @muskoka_christian_school to a grade 4 and 5 class.

These students had such fantastic and curious questions and were fully engaged for the entire hour. With Easter coming up they decided to make some beautiful cards and thanks to our awesome friends D and W (and their amazing parents @muskokatimbermills) all 312 kids will have some added care put into their bags this week.

When the community cares and is invested in the purposeful work of your program, it means a great deal!!

All our thanks to these awesome kids!

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #muskokachristianschool

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Last week we were honoured to do a presentation about our program at @muskoka_christian_school to a grade 4 and 5 class.

These students had such fantastic and curious questions and were fully engaged for the entire hour. With Easter coming up they decided to make some beautiful cards and thanks to our awesome friends D and W (and their amazing parents @muskokatimbermills) all 312 kids will have some added care put into their bags this week.

When the community cares and is invested in the purposeful work of your program, it means a great deal!!

All our thanks to these awesome kids!

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #muskokachristianschool

food4kidsmuskoka Apr 2

🌟 We’re proud to be a part of the incredible collaboration between Food4Kids Muskoka and the Corner Lighthouse! This partnership is a shining example of how organizations can come together to share resources and make a real difference in our community. By supporting one another, we can amplify our impact, especially in challenging times.

We’re grateful to be part of a wider network of organizations so deeply committed to serving our community.

A huge thank you to the Feed Muskoka Fund at the Muskoka Community Foundation for their generous support. 🙏

This grant is helping us reach more families in need and make a greater impact on the lives of local children and families.

Thank you for supporting our mission, Lynn DeCaro and Lynne Doyle!

@muskokacommfnd @cornerlighthouse #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #muskokacharity

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🌟 We’re proud to be a part of the incredible collaboration between Food4Kids Muskoka and the Corner Lighthouse! This partnership is a shining example of how organizations can come together to share resources and make a real difference in our community. By supporting one another, we can amplify our impact, especially in challenging times.

We’re grateful to be part of a wider network of organizations so deeply committed to serving our community.

A huge thank you to the Feed Muskoka Fund at the Muskoka Community Foundation for their generous support. 🙏

This grant is helping us reach more families in need and make a greater impact on the lives of local children and families.

Thank you for supporting our mission, Lynn DeCaro and Lynne Doyle!

@muskokacommfnd @cornerlighthouse #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #muskokacharity

food4kidsmuskoka Mar 31

🌟 Huge thanks to the amazing team at Kawartha Credit Union for rolling up their sleeves and helping us pack food bags for local kids! Not only did they bring their energy and kindness into our space, but they also gave a generous $3,000 donation to support our mission. 💙

Because of community champions like Kawartha Credit Union, we can continue providing nutritious food to children facing food insecurity in Muskoka. Your support makes a real difference, and we are so grateful!

@kawarthacu #kawarthacreditunion #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger

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🌟 Huge thanks to the amazing team at Kawartha Credit Union for rolling up their sleeves and helping us pack food bags for local kids! Not only did they bring their energy and kindness into our space, but they also gave a generous $3,000 donation to support our mission. 💙

Because of community champions like Kawartha Credit Union, we can continue providing nutritious food to children facing food insecurity in Muskoka. Your support makes a real difference, and we are so grateful!

@kawarthacu #kawarthacreditunion #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger

TESTIMONIALS

"We were homeless. I called Food4Kids. They helped us immediately with food."

"I never thought our family would depend on others for food.

With a medical problem, I had no choice but to quit work. As a single parent raising 2 great kids, there is barely enough money for rent, little money for food and absolutely no money for extras. When the school asked if I would like to involve my kids in the Food4Kids program, all I could do was cry.

Knowing my children have food brings comfort. The fresh fruits, soups and healthy snacks are appreciated. Thank you for this service. The volunteers at Food4Kids are angels."

"I grew up in a family where you take care of your own.

After my marriage broke up, I had $50 for food for me and my two kids. I would not go to the food bank because I worked when they were open. We just survived.

Then the school let me know about Food4Kids.

My kids are happier, miss less school and are not sick all the time. It is fun when they come home from school on Friday so excited about what food they will have. Parents like me need this help."

TESTIMONIALS

"We were homeless. I called Food4Kids. They helped us immediately with food."

"I never thought our family would depend on others for food.

Knowing my children have food brings comfort. The fresh fruits, soups and healthy snacks are appreciated. Thank you for this service. The volunteers at Food4Kids are angels."

"I grew up in a family where you take care of your own.

After my marriage broke up, I had $50 for food for me and my two kids. I would not go to the food bank because I worked when they were open. We just survived.

Then the school let me know about Food4Kids.

My kids are happier, miss less school and are not sick all the time. It is fun when they come home from school on Friday so excited about what food they will have. Parents like me need this help."

FULL BACKPACKS
equal
happy tummies!

small kindnesses
add up to
big change

Fresh food
produces
healthy minds

We're addressing HUNGER in the Muskoka Community one food package at a time

There are 1,000+ kids in Muskoka with limited or no access to food each weekend.

While hunger exists around the world, we hope to address hunger in our home community.

Each month we provide 760 weekends without hunger!

GET INVOLVED

volunteer or donate to help us serve more kids

TESTIMONIALS

"We were homeless. I called Food4Kids. They helped us immediately with food."

TESTIMONIALS

"We were homeless. I called Food4Kids. They helped us immediately with food."

Join our mailing list.... never miss an update!

PHONE: 705-571-3204

FULL BACKPACKS equal happy tummies!

small kindnesses add up to big change

Fresh food produces healthy minds

We're addressing HUNGER in the Muskoka Community one food package at a time

There are 1,000+ kids in Muskoka with limited or no access to food each weekend.

While hunger exists around the world, we hope to address hunger in our home community.

Each month we provide 760 weekends without hunger!

GET INVOLVED

volunteer or donate to help us serve more kids

TESTIMONIALS

"We were homeless. I called Food4Kids. They helped us immediately with food."

TESTIMONIALS

"We were homeless. I called Food4Kids. They helped us immediately with food."

Join our mailing list.... never miss an update!

PHONE: 705-571-3204

FULL BACKPACKS
equal
happy tummies!

small kindnesses
add up to
big change

Fresh food
produces
healthy minds